Amplifying Leadership

Creating a great culture means there is trust, teamwork, and yes...love.

In this episode with guest Kelly Hall, a leadership expert and business strategist who helps individuals and organizations move from surviving to thriving we explore how love can be the magic energy that transforms workplace culture.

You will also hear a blueprint for building trust, embracing diverse perspectives, and engaging both introverts and extroverts in meaningful ways.

We also unpack how to restore psychological safety, support culture through change, and harness healthy conflict to strengthen teams.

Whether you're leading or influencing from within, this episode offers real talk and real tools for creating a culture of connection.

Enjoy this engaging discussion!

Leaders, are you accidentally sabotaging your own meetings?

If your team dreads meetings or nothing seems to come from them, it might be time for a reset.

In this week’s Tip Thursday with Tara, Tara is sharing 5 ways leaders unknowingly derail their own meetings, and what to do instead to create clarity, ownership, and real results.

Tune in and start making your meetings have purpose, start and end on time, and where everyone feels it was great!

Leadership Success Audit resource link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeAtC3F5AZ9VVXfGf9NpYhe198yogd5YXGQWN3FyNJCTmPj-A/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=108497857982315122141

In this thought-provoking guest episode with Thomas Krause Ph.D., Chairman of Krause Bell Group, we dive into the critical connection between decision making and organizational values and culture.

Are your values something your team lives by - or just words on the wall you one day hope to aspire to reach?

They explore why consistently living your values matters for team trust, accountability, and long-term culture building.

You'll learn how decisions - big and small - reflect the true culture of an organization, and how unspoken biases or rushed choices can undermine your safety and goals.

They unpack:

• The difference between aspirational and lived values
• How unconscious decision-making can become conscious
• Strategies to make more intentional, values-based decisions
• The role of safety as a core value, and how decision making in this area shapes culture
• Using Gemba walks to see the real-time impact of leadership decisions and culture on the ground
• And how to move away from placing blame on an employee toward identifying root causes with clarity

This episode is a must-listen for leaders looking to create alignment between what they say and what they do, and to strengthen culture by making values-driven decisions - even in fast-paced environments.

Enjoy the episode.

Link to the Leadership Success Audit is: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeAtC3F5AZ9VVXfGf9NpYhe198yogd5YXGQWN3FyNJCTmPj-A/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=108497857982315122141

Does your team need a push from you?

Or, does your team need you to pause and let them work it out?

In this Tip Thursday with Tara episode, Tara explores one of leadership’s toughest balancing acts: knowing when to challenge your team and when to step back and create space.

You’ll learn a simple framework to help you decide when to lean in, when to hold back, and how to avoid the team burnout or stagnation that can result from always choosing one over the other.

It's about leading with intention, not intensity.

Enjoy the episode and share with others who can benefit too.

As mentioned in the episode, here is this quarter's tool: Leadership Success Audit: https://forms.gle/R1XM4BeEbk7JFg6d9.

In this thought-provoking guest episode of Amplifying Leadership, we explore the concept of Expanded Awareness and the emerging role of a Chief Consciousness Officer (CCO).

Together with guest Charley Johnson, Chief Consciousness Officer who brings other chief consciousness officers into businesses and companies worldwide, understanding consciousness is becoming a vital asset for forward-thinking organizations.

Our guest shares how leaders can shift from a tunnel-vision approach to one rooted in curiosity, neutrality, and awareness - and how doing so can transform team dynamics, strategic planning, and risk management.

You'll walk away with practical strategies for expanding your own awareness, tips for fostering a more conscious workplace, and insight into how a CCO can strengthen your organization’s leadership, culture, and adaptability.

If you're ready to lead with greater intention and insight, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

To learn more about this role in your organization, please connect with Charley here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjconsciousness

As noted in the episode, here is the link to your Free Your Guide as a New Leader tool: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLAxgm9fWq5adohuC-GCoXkAqyWpfv9siXkEjQOg-ngMM_nw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=108497857982315122141

"Just give it to me and I will do it."

"It is faster if I just do it myself."

"My employee is not ready to do this yet and I can't afford the risk. I will do it."

Sound familiar? In this episode of Tip Thursday with Tara, we dive into one of the most common leadership traps: taking on tasks that don’t belong to you.

Tara explores why doing others’ work, even with good intentions, can actually hold your team back and burn you out.

You’ll learn how to shift from rescuing to coaching and leading in a way that builds accountability and growth.

Let go to lead better.

Remember - Leadership Matters.

To book a free Lead. Empower. Thrive leadership consult with Tara, please visit: Square Booking Flow

Explore the powerful connection between people, planning, and mindset with our guest expert, Kijuan Amey, a Chief Motivation Officer.

We dive into the importance of showing up with a positive presence and how your mindset shapes outcomes for better or worse.

Kijuan shares also shares actionable strategies for shifting your mindset, emphasizing the classic but crucial truth: "Fail to plan, you plan to fail."

You’ll also learn:

• The core elements of a successful plan and how to follow up with purpose.
• How asking "why?" can be a game-changer in driving personal and team accountability.
• How to communicate your plan clearly by understanding your audience.
• A key leadership tip: Find the root cause of hardship to truly move forward.

This episode is packed with insights for leaders who want to align people, purpose, and planning, while leading with clarity and intention.

Enjoy!

Your Guide to a New Leader link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLAxgm9fWq5adohuC-GCoXkAqyWpfv9siXkEjQOg-ngMM_nw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=108497857982315122141

Do you communication information but no one understands it?

Do you hear: "Why should I do that / read that/ follow that?"

In this Tip Thursday with Tara, Tara breaks down the 3 levels of communication every leader needs to master.

She discusses that most only use one but should learn how to move beyond basic information-sharing to communication that builds trust, clarity, and lasting influence.

Want to lead with more clarity, confidence, and purpose? Book a free Lead. Empower. Thrive call here: https://book.squareup.com/appointments/exes44uw8b3fgx/location/2ATNYSCV452RM/availability.

A crisis hits!

Are you ready?

In this episode with guest Stephanie Craig, President at Kith, we dive into the essentials of crisis management - from preparation to mitigation to recovery.

We discuss how to identify threats to your business reputation and develop the right mindset and strategies to navigate them.

We also explore the importance of risk planning, offer a real-world example of effective mitigation, and break down the powerful formula: Clarity + Trust = Strategic Speed.

Plus, we discuss why knowing and living your business core values isn't just good leadership - it’s vital in a crisis.

For the free resource mentioned by Stephanie, Crisis of the Month Substack, please visit: www.kith.co/crisis-of-the-month-substack.

What to get your free Your Guide as a New Leader? Here is the link to get yours today! https://forms.gle/EkfKwaGyLTrf2jW49

"I don't have time to do this."

"I don't have time to lead my team effectively."

Blaming time does not help you. What does is finding a way to manage what fills your calendar and your day.

In this Tip Thursday, Tara shares why time management isn’t really about squeezing more into your calendar but how it is about gaining clarity on what actually matters.

She unpacks the three time traps leaders fall into and introduces a few powerful tips to help you reclaim your focus and your calendar.

f you’re a new or emerging leader who’s tired of reacting and ready to lead with intention, Rise To Leadership might be the next step for you. For information, please visit: Rise To Leadership | Amplifying Leadership

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